EFEKTIVITAS VIDEO EDUKASI KESEHATAN TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN CUCI TANGAN PADA IBU NIFAS SEBELUM MENYUSUI

Abstract

Background: Lack of knowledge causes many postpartum mothers to neglect handwashing before breastfeeding their babies. Health education through video media is expected to improve mothers’ understanding of the importance of hand hygiene prior to breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the effect of health education videos on the level of knowledge regarding handwashing before breastfeeding among postpartum mothers at Muhammadiyah Hospital Kalitidu. Methods: This study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The population consisted of all postpartum mothers in June 2024, using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: Before the intervention, most respondents (84.1%) had low knowledge levels. After being given the health education video, the majority (93.2%) demonstrated good knowledge levels. Statistical analysis showed a significant result with p = 0.000 and Z = -6.094, indicating that health education videos significantly affected knowledge improvement regarding handwashing before breastfeeding among postpartum mothers at Muhammadiyah Hospital Kalitidu. Conclusion: Health education videos are proven to be an effective method to enhance postpartum mothers’ knowledge of hand hygiene before breastfeeding. Therefore, this medium can be recommended as an engaging and easily understood educational strategy in healthcare settings.